# Hose Water

> A medical emergency sidelines a legend while the administration bypasses the War Powers Resolution to strike Iranian assets and reshuffle the Department of Homeland Security.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1849
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Length:** 3h 19m
- **People:** [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/person/adam-curry.md) (host), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/person/john-c-dvorak.md) (host)
- **Topics:** Dvorak Surgery, Iran Strikes, [Kristi Noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [Article 51](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-51.md), Orca War, [Anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), Mojtaba Khamenei
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water

## About this episode

Mimi Smith-Dvorak joins the program as guest co-host to provide a critical health update on John C. Dvorak following his emergency double bypass surgery on March 3. While Dvorak recovers in San Francisco, the geopolitical landscape shifts as the United States military targets Iranian ballistic missile sites under Article 51 of the UN Charter. This preemptive strike strategy, defended by Senator Marco Rubio but nuanced by President Trump, signals a massive reordering of global power aimed at disrupting the China-Russia-Iran energy axis.

The administration faces internal friction as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Eric Prince critique the escalating conflict while Anthony Scaramucci suggests neoconservative advisors are driving the agenda. In Tehran, a near-total internet blackout masks surgical strikes against the IRGC as Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as a potential but controversial successor to the late Supreme Leader. Domestically, the Department of Homeland Security sees a shakeup as President Trump fires Kristi Noem following a $220 million ad campaign, subsequently appointing her as Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Anthropic terminates its Pentagon partnership over autonomous weapons concerns, and Washington State legislators push a 9.9% millionaires tax despite constitutional hurdles.

Mimi Smith-Dvorak shares personal history from her time at the Sina Hotel in 1966 Tehran and her days as a fraud investigator for MasterCharge. The community rallies behind the Give John a Reason to Live campaign with a massive global donor roll spanning from Tokyo to Belgium. The segment concludes with a practical warning on password management and the necessity of durable power of attorney during medical emergencies.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/transcript.md.

### 1. Episode 1849 Introduction, Mimi Smith-Dvorak Co-Hosting (0:00–1:49)

Adam Curry introduces Mimi Smith-Dvorak as the guest co-host for episode 1849 on March 8, 2026. Mimi explains her choice to use her maiden name, Smith, for professional simplicity. The hosts acknowledge the massive influx of messages and prayers from the audience following John C. Dvorak's sudden medical absence.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [mimi smith-dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-smith-dvorak.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), episode 1849, [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/1.md)

### 2. John C. Dvorak Medical Update, Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery (1:50–4:47)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak provides a detailed situation report on John C. Dvorak’s health following a medical emergency on March 3. After experiencing chest pains, Dvorak was hospitalized, suffered a minor heart attack, and underwent a successful double bypass surgery. He has since been moved out of the ICU and is reportedly walking, talking, and complaining about hospital food.

Keywords: [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [heart attack](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attack.md), [double bypass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/double-bypass.md), [icu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/icu.md), [recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery.md), [surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgery.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Mimi Smith-Dvorak Background, Modeling and Media Experience (4:48–11:35)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak discusses her background in theater, improv, and modeling during the 1970s. She reveals her technical proficiency with audio software like Audacity and her experience transcribing old cassette tapes. Despite having a podcast studio in Port Angeles, she admits to still learning the complexities of modern hardware like the Rodecaster.

Keywords: [mimi smith-dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mimi-smith-dvorak.md), [modeling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modeling.md), [theater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theater.md), [audacity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audacity.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/3.md)

### 4. Daylight Saving Time 2026, Health Impacts and Legislative Changes (11:37–14:45)

A news report highlights the biological disruptions caused by shifting clocks, linking the loss of sleep to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and mood disorders. Illinois is considering a bill to end the practice, while British Columbia has announced a permanent move to daylight saving time. Mimi Smith-Dvorak notes that she personally refuses to change her manual clocks, simply adjusting the math in her head for four months.

Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), sleep center, [heart attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attacks.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Mimi Smith-Dvorak Career, Credit Card Fraud Desk and Arrests (14:46–15:59)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak recounts her time working the graveyard shift at MasterCharge (now MasterCard) in the 1970s. She describes working the fraud desk where she would flirt with suspects over the phone to keep them on the line while her partner alerted local police to make an arrest. She frequently testified in court against these individuals as part of her duties.

Keywords: mastercharge, [mastercard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastercard.md), [credit card fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-card-fraud.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md), [undercover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/undercover.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Dvorak Family Business, Give John a Reason to Live Campaign (16:01–19:06)

The hosts discuss the "Give John a Reason to Live" donation drive launched in the wake of Dvorak's surgery. Mimi describes the Dvorak family as "competitive intellectuals" who constantly share research from PubMed and legislative bills. She also touches on the logistics of their marriage, explaining why she lives in Washington State with her animals while John remains in San Francisco.

Keywords: [donation drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-drive.md), [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [family business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-business.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/6.md)

### 7. EMT Experience, John C. Dvorak Post-Surgery Recovery Plan (19:06–23:41)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak reflects on her time as one of the first female EMTs in Oakland and how that high-stress environment taught her to compartmentalize trauma. Regarding John's recovery, he is expected to stay with his daughter Jay and her husband Brennan for 24-hour care before returning to his San Francisco home. Mimi estimates it will be two to three weeks before John's voice recovers enough to return to the show.

Keywords: [emt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emt.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [recovery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recovery.md), [physical therapy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physical-therapy.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), visiting nurse

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Childhood in Iran, CIA Hotels and Cold War Espionage (23:42–29:18)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak details her childhood living in Tehran in 1966 while her father worked on a drilling rig in the Persian Gulf. She describes staying at the Sina Hotel, which she later realized was a hub for CIA operatives and economic hitmen. She recalls traveling the country with a family friend who used her and her mother as "beards" for his intelligence work before he was eventually killed on the Iraqi border.

Keywords: [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [shah of iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shah-of-iran.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), sina hotel, glomar north sea, [1966](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1966.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Iranian Culture, Religious Diversity and Modernization (29:19–33:03)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak describes the Westernized culture of Iran under the Shah, noting the prevalence of modern dress and the coexistence of various religious groups including Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians. She critiques the American education system for failing to teach the nuances between different Islamic sects. She also mentions following ToosieTV for authentic reporting on contemporary Iranian issues.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), zoroastrians, [sunni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunni.md), [shia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shia.md), toosietv, [shah of iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shah-of-iran.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Iran Internet Blackout, CNN Propaganda and Surgical Strikes (33:04–37:21)

The hosts analyze media coverage of a near-total internet blackout in Iran, contrasting CNN's reporting with independent accounts. While mainstream outlets report massive casualties during protests, Mimi notes that recent military actions have shifted toward "surgical strikes" against specific targets. They discuss the difficulty of obtaining accurate information from within the country due to the IRGC's brutal crackdown.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [internet blackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-blackout.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [surgical strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surgical-strikes.md), frederick pleitgen

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/10.md)

### 11. History of Iran, 1953 Coup and Nuclear Poker (37:21–42:02)

A summary of Iranian history highlights the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of the Prime Minister and the subsequent 1979 Islamic Revolution. The discussion frames the current regime as ideological actors who use terrorism and nuclear ambitions to contest the West. The segment explores the tension between preventing a nuclear-armed Iran and avoiding a full-scale war, noting how Israeli and American interests currently align.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), 1953 coup, [islamic republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamic-republic.md), [hamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hamas.md), [hezbollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hezbollah.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Global Oil Trade, China-Russia Axis and Maritime Control (42:02–46:13)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak and Adam Curry discuss the geopolitical shift involving China, Russia, and Iran. They argue that China's control over global shipping lanes and its reliance on sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran is a direct challenge to American dominance. The hosts suggest that the U.S. is in a "Cold War" with these powers, who are attempting to displace the U.S. dollar in international trade.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [oil trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-trade.md), [suez canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suez-canal.md), [maritime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/maritime.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/12.md)

### 13. US-Iran War, Targeting China's Energy Security (46:14–50:22)

Reporting from the Indian news service WION suggests that the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of the Venezuelan president are strategic moves to cripple China's energy supply. China currently imports a significant portion of its oil from these sanctioned nations at a discount. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint as the IRGC threatens to disrupt global shipping, potentially forcing a confrontation during President Trump's upcoming visit to China.

Keywords: [wion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wion.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [crude oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crude-oil.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/13.md)

### 14. Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, Neocon Influence and Bribing Secularists (50:24–52:57)

Anthony Scaramucci claims that Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran are being driven by neoconservative advisors rather than the president's "no forever wars" campaign promise. Scaramucci suggests Trump is attempting to bribe secularists to move Iran away from the Russia-China axis. He also notes a divergence in objectives between Trump and Israel, claiming Trump is frustrated by Israeli military actions that complicate his deal-making.

Keywords: [anthony scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-scaramucci.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [neocons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neocons.md), [dick cheney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-cheney.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Midterm Election Strategy, Trump's Global Power Reordering (52:58–56:13)

Adam Curry posits that President Trump is accelerating his foreign policy agenda before the midterm elections, anticipating a loss of Congressional control and potential impeachment. He compares Trump's worldview to Richard Nixon's. The hosts criticize the mainstream media's personal animosity toward Trump, arguing that it obscures the actual geopolitical maneuvers taking place on the world stage.

Keywords: [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [nixon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nixon.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Tucker Carlson and Sagar Enjeti, Polling and Political Vacuum (56:13–59:59)

Tucker Carlson and Sagar Enjeti discuss their attempts to persuade President Trump against the Iran conflict. They argue that Trump is operating in an information vacuum, relying on Fox News and potentially skewed polling that shows high support for the war. Enjeti warns that the compounding effects of rising gas prices will be more politically damaging to the White House than the actual military outcomes.

Keywords: [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), sagar enjeti, [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Lobbying Power, AIPAC vs National Association of Realtors (59:59–1:02:58)

Adam Curry challenges the narrative that Israel controls American policy through AIPAC by comparing lobbying expenditures. He points out that the National Association of Realtors, the American Medical Association, and the American Bankers Association outspend AIPAC by significant margins. He argues that the "Israel dragged us into war" meme is a simplification that ignores larger domestic lobbying forces.

Keywords: [aipac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aipac.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), national association of realtors, [american medical association](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-medical-association.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/17.md)

### 18. MAGA Base Fractures, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Eric Prince (1:02:59–1:05:48)

France 24 reports on growing dissent within the MAGA movement regarding the Iran war. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Eric Prince, and Thomas Massie have publicly criticized the administration, with Massie claiming Israel "dragged" the U.S. into the conflict. Tucker Carlson reportedly warned Trump that the war could destroy his presidency and the country, highlighting a significant rift among the president's core supporters.

Keywords: [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [eric prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-prince.md), [thomas massie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thomas-massie.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), [epstein files](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epstein-files.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Marco Rubio, Article 51 and War Powers Resolution (1:05:49–1:09:35)

Senator Marco Rubio defends the U.S. military operations as a preemptive defense against Iranian ballistic missiles. Adam Curry, citing a constitutional lawyer, explains that by framing the action as a response to an imminent threat following an Israeli strike, the administration utilized Article 51 of the UN Charter. This legal maneuver allows the President to bypass the War Powers Resolution and maintain control over the military timeline without Congressional interference.

Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [article 51](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-51.md), un charter, [war powers resolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-resolution.md), [preemptive strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/preemptive-strike.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Trump Contradicts Rubio, Shifting Explanations for War (1:09:36–1:13:58)

President Trump publicly contradicted Marco Rubio’s explanation, denying that Israel forced his hand and suggesting he may have "forced their hand" instead. While Rubio emphasized the threat to U.S. assets, Trump maintained that the strike was necessary to prevent an imminent Iranian attack. The hosts discuss the ongoing "nuke next week" narrative that has persisted for years as a justification for military intervention.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netanyahu.md), [imminent threat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imminent-threat.md), [nuclear weapons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapons.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Nonprofit Industrial Complex, Propaganda and Chilean Sea Bass (1:13:59–1:16:22)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak uses the marketing rebrand of the Patagonian toothfish to "Chilean sea bass" as a metaphor for the "snow job" of modern nonprofits. She argues that many NGOs are merely conduits for government money to reach lobbyists and political campaigns. She warns that this "nonprofit industrial complex" flavors all public information with propaganda, making impartial news nearly impossible to find.

Keywords: [nonprofits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nonprofits.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), chilean sea bass, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Southwest Flight 2094, Ramadan Prayer Misunderstanding (1:16:23–1:19:31)

A SWAT team swarmed Southwest Flight 2094 after a passenger set a timer on his phone to pray for Ramadan, which was misinterpreted as a threat. The plane was evacuated in Nashville, and passengers were subjected to extensive searches. Adam Curry links this incident to a broader "fear-based" political strategy used to drive Republican turnout by highlighting the perceived threat of Islam.

Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [swat team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat-team.md), [ramadan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ramadan.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [fort lauderdale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-lauderdale.md), [islamophobia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/islamophobia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Tyler Olivera, Patreon Deletion and Hasidic Community Documentary (1:19:33–1:23:00)

YouTuber Tyler Olivera reports that his Patreon account was deleted without warning after he posted a video investigating the welfare usage of a Hasidic Jewish community in upstate New York. Olivera claims that while his videos on other ethnic and religious groups never faced pushback, this specific topic led to the loss of sponsors and accusations of anti-Semitism from the ADL.

Keywords: tyler olivera, [patreon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patreon.md), [adl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adl.md), hasidic jews, [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [welfare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/welfare.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/23.md)

### 24. Iran Leadership Vacuum, Assassinations and Potential Successors (1:23:01–1:27:14)

President Trump discusses the military success in Iran but expresses concern over the lack of a viable successor, noting that many potential leaders have been killed. He mentions that the "radical lunatics" currently in power are being eliminated, but he is wary of a "worst-case scenario" where a new leader is equally hostile. The hosts discuss the tactical shift where Iranian leaders avoid technology following the "pager attacks," only to be targeted during in-person meetings.

Keywords: ayatollah ali khamenei, [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramucci.md), pager attack, [reza pahlavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reza-pahlavi.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Mojtaba Khamenei, Luxury Holdings and Hereditary Rule (1:27:14–1:31:10)

Bloomberg reports reveal that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, holds extensive luxury property across Europe through a shadowy businessman named Ali Ansari. While Trump has mentioned him as a potential successor, many Iranian-Americans and UK-based dissidents oppose any member of the Khamenei family. The younger Khamenei is a member of the IRGC and was previously passed over for succession by his father to avoid the appearance of hereditary rule.

Keywords: mojtaba khamenei, ali ansari, [bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bloomberg.md), [irgc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irgc.md), [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), property holdings

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/25.md)

### 26. Reza Pahlavi, The SAVAK and Regime Change (1:31:10–1:35:09)

The White House and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth maintain that the conflict is not a "regime change war," despite questions about who will lead Iran. While some protesters call for the return of the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Trump has expressed skepticism about him. Mimi Smith-Dvorak provides historical context on the SAVAK (the Shah's secret police), noting that many of its members were integrated into the IRGC after the revolution.

Keywords: [reza pahlavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reza-pahlavi.md), [shah of iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shah-of-iran.md), savak, [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Washington State Income Tax, Millionaires Tax and Mail-in Voting (1:35:10–1:38:37)

Washington State legislators are moving toward passing a "millionaires tax" of 9.9% on earnings over a million dollars, despite a state constitutional ban on income tax. Opponents, including Representative Jim Walsh, argue the threshold will eventually be lowered to apply to all citizens. Mimi Smith-Dvorak notes that the Washington Association of Cities is a primary lobbyist for the tax and expresses concern over the integrity of the state's mail-in voting system.

Keywords: [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [income tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-tax.md), jim walsh, [mail-in voting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mail-in-voting.md), millionaires tax, [lobbying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbying.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Orca War, Russian Orcas Hunting Southern Residents (1:38:37–1:39:17)

Researchers have discovered evidence that "Biggs" or non-resident orcas from Russia are hunting and eating Southern Resident orcas off the coast. This is a significant development as Southern Residents were previously thought to have no natural predators. The hosts jokingly refer to this as the "Orca War."

Keywords: [orcas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orcas.md), killer whales, [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), southern resident orcas, [marine biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marine-biology.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Executive Producer Donations, John C. Dvorak Tributes (1:39:21–1:46:42)

Adam Curry and Mimi Smith-Dvorak read a series of high-value donations dedicated to John C. Dvorak’s recovery. Major contributors include Dreb Scott, Alexander Gelman, and Sir Paul and Dame Heidi Schreiber. Many donors sent amounts featuring the number eight, John's favorite, and expressed how the show has impacted their lives over the years.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Associate Executive Producer Donations, De-Douching Ceremonies (1:46:43–1:57:47)

The hosts continue reading donations from Associate Executive Producers, including Sir Infinitus, Sir Zog of Elwood, and SLC. The segment includes "de-douching" rituals for returning donors and a special "F-Cancer" shout-out for a producer's wife. Donations arrived from international locations including Poland, Australia, and Canada, all wishing Dvorak a speedy return to the microphone.

Keywords: [associate executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producers.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Value for Value, Eager To Be Healthy Podcast Relaunch (1:57:49–2:10:19)

The final segment of the donation drive features a "shameless plug" for the Eager To Be Healthy podcast and a promotion for Linda Lou Patkin’s resume service, Image Makers Inc. Adam Curry mentions a call from Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti, who offered assistance for John's recovery. The hosts reiterate the "value for value" model and encourage listeners to support the show through time, talent, or treasure.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/31.md)

### 32. James Carville on Identity Politics, Jasmine Crockett and Local Meth (2:10:20–2:12:33)

James Carville criticizes the Democratic Party's focus on attacking white male voters, calling it a poor electoral strategy. In Texas, Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run is discussed in the context of racial rhetoric. Additionally, a 2021 video of Montana politician Steve Daines resurfaces, where he appears to advocate for "homegrown" local meth over Mexican cartel products as a humorous example of "shop local" messaging.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Kristi Noem Fired, DHS Ad Campaign Controversy (2:12:33–2:16:12)

President Trump reportedly fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security following a $220 million ad campaign that featured her prominently. Senator John Kennedy questioned Noem on the waste of funds, which Noem claimed was a directive to warn illegal immigrants to stay away. Mimi Smith-Dvorak critiques the commercial's high production value and Noem's "Camo Barbie" aesthetic.

Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [john kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kennedy.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), ad campaign, [south dakota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-dakota.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Corey Lewandowski Affair, Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas (2:16:12–2:19:33)

Kristi Noem faced questioning regarding a rumored affair with Corey Lewandowski, which she dismissed as "tabloid garbage." Adam Curry suggests the $220 million ad campaign was actually a soft launch for Noem's 2028 presidential run managed by Lewandowski. Following her removal from DHS, Noem has been appointed as the "Special Envoy to the Shield of the Americas," a new diplomatic role created by the administration.

Keywords: [corey lewandowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corey-lewandowski.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [2028 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2028-election.md), shield of the americas

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Cuba Negotiations, Trump and Rubio's Diplomatic Strategy (2:19:33–2:22:32)

President Trump indicates that a major diplomatic deal with Cuba is imminent, noting that the regime is at the "end of its line" due to a lack of oil and money from Venezuela. He credits Marco Rubio with leading the negotiations. Trump suggests that once the Iran situation is stabilized, the Cuba deal will be finalized quickly, ending decades of tension.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/35.md)

### 36. AI Unreliability, Anthropic vs the Pentagon (2:22:32–2:27:44)

Anthropic CEO Dario Amadei confirms that the Pentagon ended its partnership with the company over disagreements regarding mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Adam Curry discusses the inherent unreliability of Large Language Models (LLMs), noting they often "hallucinate" or lie about using specific tools. Mimi Smith-Dvorak shares her frustrations with AI-generated art and summaries, comparing the technology to giving instructions to a two-year-old.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Software Engineering and AI, Shifting Artistic Satisfaction (2:27:45–2:31:08)

The hosts discuss the impact of AI on software engineering, noting that while it allows non-coders to ship products, it destroys the artistic satisfaction for professional developers. Open AI's Sam Altman reportedly moved to secure military contracts following Anthropic's exit. Adam Curry observes that the "art" of coding is being replaced by button-pressing, leading to a loss of fulfillment in the creative process.

Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [open ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-ai.md), [software engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-engineering.md), [python](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/python.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [creativity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creativity.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Technological Evolution, Teletype Machines and Henry Kissinger (2:31:09–2:34:30)

Mimi Smith-Dvorak compares the AI revolution to her grandfather's experience as a shoemaker during the transition to steam power. She recounts her own history as a teletype and keypunch operator, describing a night when her office accidentally received a message from Henry Kissinger intended for the White House. The FBI eventually arrived to seize the sensitive transmission in a black suitcase.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Early Computing History, Acoustic Modems and Steve Jobs (2:34:31–2:38:39)

Adam Curry and Mimi Smith-Dvorak reminisce about the early days of personal computing, including building acoustic modems from Radio Shack parts and using the TRS-100. Mimi recalls visiting an early microcomputer distribution company in Berkeley where she met Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and the famous phone phreaker "Captain Crunch." She admits she initially doubted the personal computer would ever become a mainstream success.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Global Donor Roll, International Support for JCD (2:38:41–2:52:16)

A massive list of donors from around the world is read, including producers from Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and Japan. Notable mentions include the Grand Duke and Duchess of Tokyo, who sent a message calling John C. Dvorak the "original chick magnet." The segment highlights the global reach of the No Agenda community and their collective support for Dvorak's recovery.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Final Donation Segment, Religious and Health Tributes (2:52:17–3:02:06)

The final donation segment features long-time listeners who have followed Dvorak since his "Silicon Spin" days. Donors offer various health tips, including the use of natokinase, and many offer prayers in the names of Jesus and during the month of Ramadan. The hosts express deep gratitude for the "fabulous notes" and the financial support that helps cover John's medical expenses.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Birthday Announcements, Meetup Reports and Chicago Gathering (3:02:07–3:08:37)

The hosts announce several birthdays and share audio reports from a large meetup in Tinley Park, Illinois, organized by Eli the Coffee Guy and Darren O'Neill. They emphasize the importance of "connection brings protection" and encourage listeners to attend upcoming meetups in Idaho, Texas, and North Carolina. A potential return date for John C. Dvorak is teased for the Albany, California meetup in April.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Mimi's Tip of the Day, Password Management and Power of Attorney (3:08:37–3:15:43)

In "Mimi's Tip of the Day," Mimi Smith-Dvorak stresses the critical importance of writing down computer PINs and passwords, sharing her struggle to access John's files during his hospitalization. She recommends using password managers like Bitwarden and ensuring spouses have a durable power of attorney. Adam Curry notes that even "operational security" experts like his wife Tina keep a physical backup of essential credentials.

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[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Outro, Solar Flares and End of Show Mixes (3:15:44–3:19:15)

Adam Curry and Mimi Smith-Dvorak sign off, with Mimi preparing to return to the Olympic Peninsula. They acknowledge the technical support from Jay, JC, and Brendan. The episode concludes with end-of-show mixes by "Follow the Monkey" and "MVP," featuring clips of the administration's "America First" military rhetoric and a musical tribute to John C. Dvorak's recovery.

Keywords: [solar flares](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-flares.md), olympic peninsula, follow the monkey, [mvp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mvp.md), [texas hill country](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-hill-country.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/44.md)

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